Excess skin after upper blepharoplasty - could the skin be easily clipped? (photos)

Question

Earlier this year I had an upper Bleph to correct asymmetry and sagging lids. I still have some excess skin that is sagging over my lids but am fairly happy with my eyes being more symmetrical. Could this excess sagging skin be easily clipped? And does this look like a satisfactory result? Thank you.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Removing the upper eyelid fold will not make you look better. Removing that fold of skin will skeletonize your eyes. A detailed physical examination of the eyes is needed to determine what would be best here. However having some well meaning surgeon remove what is your eyelid fold will be terrible for you.

Tommaso Addona, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. 
Based on your photos, it is likely that your results could be improved. I recommend speaking with your plastic surgeon to discuss your options and concerns.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @freemantle, thank you for your question and showing your pictures. The ideal time frame to consider performing a new intervention is not less than one year to verify if the skin that is seen is residual flaccidity or inflammation. If you would like more information and options, I would recommend consulting one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS

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